Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Edmonton
iPaint Painting is Edmonton, Alberta's trusted popcorn ceiling removal contractor, transforming outdated textured and stipple ceilings into smooth, modern surfaces across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Thousands of Edmonton homes built between the 1960s and 1990s — from Capilano war-era bungalows and Gold Bar split-levels to Mill Woods bi-levels and Castle Downs four-levels — feature spray-on popcorn or stipple ceiling texture that collects dust, yellows under fluorescent lighting, and makes rooms feel darker and smaller. Our MPI-certified, Lead Safety (RRP)-credentialed in-house team carefully scrapes, skim coats, sands, primes with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start, and finishes every ceiling with two coats of premium Benjamin Moore ceiling paint. For homes built before 1990, we provide asbestos testing guidance through accredited Edmonton laboratories and coordinate with certified abatement professionals in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Whether you have one room with popcorn texture in Windermere or an entire 2,500 sq ft home with stipple ceilings in Glenora near the University of Alberta, every project includes a free on-site assessment, a detailed written estimate with no hidden fees, and a 5-year written workmanship warranty. Call 780-938-9555 for your free estimate.
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Every Type of Textured Ceiling, Removed Right
From classic popcorn to heavy stipple, our certified team has the tools and experience to transform any textured ceiling into a smooth, modern surface.
Popcorn Ceilings
The classic bumpy, cottage-cheese texture applied in thousands of Edmonton homes from the 1960s through the 1990s. We wet, scrape, and smooth it clean.
Stipple Ceilings
Heavy stipple texture that collects dust and yellows over time. We remove the stipple completely and deliver a fresh, flat surface ready for paint.
Smooth Finish
The most popular choice after removal. Skim coated, sanded, and painted to a perfectly smooth, modern finish that makes rooms feel larger and brighter.
Knockdown Texture
Prefer a subtle texture instead of perfectly smooth? Knockdown gives a modern, Mediterranean look that hides minor imperfections while still looking clean and updated.
Asbestos Guidance
Homes built before 1990 may have asbestos in the ceiling texture. We advise on testing through accredited Edmonton labs and coordinate with certified abatement teams when needed.
Drywall Repairs
Texture removal sometimes reveals cracks, nail pops, or damaged drywall underneath. We repair everything before skim coating so the finished surface is flawless.
Painted-Over Popcorn
Previous owners painted over the popcorn? It's harder to remove, but we do it every week. Extra wetting time and careful scraping gets it done without damaging the drywall beneath.
Orange Peel & Skip Trowel
Want a modern texture alternative? We offer orange peel, skip trowel, and other contemporary finishes to match your home's style and your personal preference.
Need more than just ceiling work? We also handle interior painting, drywall repairs, and cabinet painting. Bundle your ceiling removal with a full interior repaint and save.
From Popcorn to Perfect in 6 Steps
We've removed popcorn ceilings in hundreds of Edmonton homes. Here's exactly what to expect when you hire iPaint for ceiling removal.
Free Consultation
Call 780-938-9555 or fill out our online form. You'll speak directly with a craftsman — not a call centre — and we'll schedule your free in-home ceiling assessment.
Ceiling Assessment & Testing Advice
Mourad or a senior painter inspects every textured ceiling, discusses your finish preferences (smooth, knockdown, or other), and advises on asbestos testing for pre-1990 homes.
Detailed Written Estimate
You receive a clear proposal listing every room, the scope of work, products, and price. No surprises, no hidden fees — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Protection & Texture Removal
We move your furniture, seal floors and walls with heavy plastic, then wet down and carefully scrape every inch of popcorn texture from the ceiling. This is where the transformation begins.
Skim Coat, Sand, Prime & Paint
Joint compound skim coat applied for a perfectly smooth surface, sanded to perfection, primed with high-adhesion primer, then finished with two coats of premium Benjamin Moore ceiling paint.
Final Walkthrough
We inspect every ceiling with you, ensure the finish is flawless, and put everything back where it was. Your home is cleaned to the condition it was before we arrived — or better. Your 5-year warranty starts now.
Why Edmonton Homeowners Choose iPaint for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn ceiling removal is messy, detailed work. We protect your home, handle the mess, and deliver ceilings that look brand new — done right the first time.
In-House Team, No Subcontractors
Every person on our crew is a full-time, in-house employee trained in proper ceiling removal techniques. No rotating strangers, no subcontractors. When you hire iPaint, you get iPaint — the same experienced team that's removed popcorn ceilings in hundreds of Edmonton homes.
Certified Painter
Mourad holds a Painter and Decorator Certification, plus Lead Safety (RRP) credentials — critical for popcorn ceiling work in older homes. This isn't a handyman scraping your ceiling on a weekend. It's professional-grade work by a certified tradesperson.
Asbestos-Aware Process
If your Edmonton home was built before 1990, we always recommend asbestos testing before removal begins. We'll connect you with accredited local testing labs, explain the process, and coordinate with certified abatement professionals if needed. Your family's safety comes first — no shortcuts.
Complete Dust Containment
Popcorn ceiling removal creates a serious amount of dust and debris. We seal off every work area with heavy plastic sheeting — walls, floors, doorways, and fixtures — so the mess stays contained. Your home outside the work zone stays clean throughout the entire project.
5-Year Written Warranty
Every ceiling we smooth and paint is backed by a 5-year written workmanship warranty. If the skim coat cracks, the paint peels, or anything isn't right due to our work — we come back and fix it, no questions asked. That's our promise to every Edmonton homeowner.
No Hidden Costs — Ever
The price on your written estimate is the price you pay. Period. We don't surprise you with extra charges for drywall repairs, skim coating, or "unexpected conditions." Everything is assessed and priced upfront so there are no surprises. And when we're done, your home is cleaned to the condition it was in before — or better.
The Products Behind Our Smooth Ceilings
Popcorn ceiling removal is only as good as the materials used to finish the surface. We use professional-grade compounds, primers, and ceiling paints — never cheap substitutes.
Joint Compound & Drywall Mud
The foundation of a smooth ceiling. We use professional-grade joint compound for skim coating — applied in thin, even layers and sanded between coats. The quality of the skim coat determines the quality of the final finish, and we never rush this step.
High-Adhesion Primer
After skim coating and sanding, a quality primer is essential. We use high-adhesion, stain-blocking primers that seal the new surface, prevent moisture issues, and create the perfect base for the topcoat. This step ensures the ceiling paint adheres properly and looks uniform.
Benjamin Moore Ceiling Paint
For the final finish, we use Benjamin Moore's ceiling-specific products — formulated for zero-spatter application, exceptional hide, and a beautiful flat finish that makes ceilings look flawless. The ultra-flat sheen hides minor surface imperfections and reflects light evenly across the entire ceiling.
During your free ceiling assessment, we'll explain the products we'll use on your specific project and why. We'll also discuss finish options — bright white, warm white, or a custom colour — so your new ceilings complement your rooms perfectly.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Pricing in Edmonton
Transparent pricing based on room count, ceiling condition, and finish type. Every estimate is detailed in writing with no hidden fees.
Single Room
Scrape, skim, sand, prime
& 2 coats ceiling paint
3–5 Rooms
Multiple rooms, smooth finish
Drywall repairs included
Whole Home
Every ceiling, complete
transformation to smooth
Painted-Over
Extra labour for paint layer
removal before scraping
Knockdown Finish
Modern texture alternative
Orange peel or skip trowel
All pricing includes furniture moving, full containment, scraping, skim coating, sanding, priming, painting, and cleanup. Request your free estimate for exact project pricing.
Why So Many Edmonton Homes Have Popcorn Ceilings
Edmonton experienced its largest residential building boom between the 1960s and early 1990s, driven by the Alberta oil and gas industry expansion that transformed the city from a population of 280,000 in 1960 to over 600,000 by 1990. During those three decades, spray-on textured ceilings — commonly called popcorn, stipple, or cottage cheese — were the industry standard across Edmonton's residential construction. Builders applied the texture because it was fast, cheap, hid drywall imperfections, and provided minor acoustic dampening in the two-storey homes that dominated the building landscape.
The result is that tens of thousands of Edmonton homes still have popcorn ceilings today. Entire neighbourhoods were built during this era — Mill Woods (developed from 1971), Castle Downs (1970s), Kaskitayo (1970s-80s), Riverbend (1980s), The Meadows (late 1980s), and Millbourne near Millgate. Even premium neighbourhoods like Glenora, Windsor Park, and Highlands have older homes and post-war renovations that introduced popcorn texture. If your home predates 1993 and has never had ceiling work, you are almost certainly looking at textured ceilings right now.
There is also the asbestos question, which is uniquely relevant to Edmonton's housing stock. The Government of Alberta and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations require that any building material suspected of containing asbestos be tested before disturbance. Popcorn ceiling texture applied in Edmonton before 1990 commonly contained chrysotile asbestos fibres — a practice standard across Canada during that period. The texture is safe when undisturbed, but scraping releases fibres into the air. We always recommend professional testing through accredited Edmonton environmental labs — testing costs $30-$50 per sample and takes a few business days. If asbestos is confirmed, certified abatement must be completed before we proceed, in full compliance with Alberta OHS Code Part 4.
Whether you are modernizing a 1920s character home in Highlands near 118 Avenue, updating a 1975 split-level in Riverbend off Terwillegar Drive, prepping a Terwillegar Towne home for sale on the competitive Edmonton real estate market, or renovating a condo in Oliver near Jasper Avenue — removing that popcorn ceiling is one of the highest-impact, most cost-effective upgrades you can make. Smooth ceilings make rooms feel taller, brighter, and more modern, and they pair perfectly with a fresh interior paint job or drywall repairs. Book your free ceiling assessment today.
What's Included in Every Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project
When you hire iPaint for popcorn ceiling removal, you are getting a complete transformation from textured to smooth — not just a scrape-and-go job. Our process is the same whether we are in a Windermere estate or a Bonnie Doon bungalow.
- Furniture moving and protection — we handle everything, no need to prep your rooms before we arrive
- Full room containment — heavy plastic sheeting on floors, walls, and doorways to contain all dust and debris
- Ceiling wetting and careful scraping — water softens the texture for clean removal without gouging the drywall
- Drywall repair — any cracks, nail pops, or damage revealed during scraping is repaired before finishing
- Professional skim coating — multiple thin layers of joint compound for a perfectly smooth surface
- Precision sanding — sanded between coats and after final application for a glass-smooth finish
- High-adhesion priming — Benjamin Moore Fresh Start or Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 seals the new surface
- Two coats of premium ceiling paint — Benjamin Moore ceiling products for a flawless, uniform finish
- Full cleanup and furniture replacement — everything goes back exactly where it was
- 5-year written workmanship warranty — activated at project completion
Pair your ceiling removal with cabinet painting or a whole-home interior repaint and transform your Edmonton home in one project. As Mourad always says: "We take care of your home as if it's ours, and we bring your house cleaned the way it was at the end of our project — or better."
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Across Edmonton & Surrounding Communities
We provide professional popcorn ceiling removal services throughout Edmonton and every community within an 80 km radius.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs
Straight answers to the questions Edmonton homeowners ask most about popcorn ceiling removal.
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take?
A single room typically takes 1–2 days for complete popcorn ceiling removal, including scraping, skim coating, sanding, priming, and painting. A full home with multiple rooms usually takes 3–7 days depending on the number of rooms and ceiling condition. We provide a detailed timeline during your free estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Edmonton?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Edmonton typically costs $300–$800 per room, depending on room size, ceiling height, and the condition of the texture. Whole-home popcorn ceiling removal ranges from $2,000–$6,000. Painted-over popcorn costs slightly more due to the extra labour required. We provide detailed written estimates with no hidden fees — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Does my popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?
If your Edmonton home was built before 1990, there's a chance the popcorn ceiling texture contains asbestos fibres. We strongly recommend professional testing before any removal work begins. iPaint can connect you with accredited Edmonton testing labs and walk you through the process. Testing typically costs $30–$50 per sample and takes a few business days. If asbestos is found, certified abatement must be completed before we proceed with removal.
Can you apply knockdown texture instead of smooth?
Absolutely. While the majority of our clients choose a smooth finish, we can apply knockdown texture, orange peel, skip trowel, or other modern textures if you prefer. Knockdown is a popular choice for homeowners who want a subtle texture that hides minor imperfections while still looking clean and updated. We'll show you samples during your free consultation so you can choose with confidence.
Is popcorn ceiling removal messy? How do you protect my home?
Popcorn ceiling removal is one of the messiest renovation tasks — but that's our problem, not yours. We seal off the entire work area with heavy plastic sheeting covering floors, walls, and doorways. All furniture is moved or fully protected. We contain every bit of dust and debris within the work zone, and when we're done, your home is cleaned to the condition it was in before we arrived — or better. You won't find popcorn dust in your living room.
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Whether it's a single room, an accent wall, or a complete whole-home repaint — let's talk about your project. Free estimates, free colour consultation, no pressure.